ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661460 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
elation
flaunt
penurious
combative

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
demeanor
courtesy
civility
indecorous

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
exalt
hopeless
epistolary

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
parity
insolence
flourish
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
placebo
camaraderie
fragile

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."